Harley Benton DC-200 CH Student Series

I've owned this guitar for a few months now, this being my first guitar, and I am impressed by how much guitar you're getting at this price.

Since the pickups have a high output, my Blackstar Fly 3 practice amp has no issues producing high gain sounds on the overdrive channel. The pickups are cheap, as expected for the price, so don't expect any amazing sound from it. It sounds harsh when playing clean, but sounds okay with high gain distortion.

The hardware on the guitar will need replacing if you are planning on using thicker strings, as I am using 56-13 gauge currently. I've upgraded to locking tuners because the original tuners are not good for anything else but E Standard. I've also changed the bridge to a roller bridge because the original bridge was very difficult to adjust, which now means my guitar's intonation is good now.

If you're not keen on upgrading, at least get the action sorted out. It will make playing this guitar a lot easier.

Once properly set up, it is a great guitar for the price.

Please, be put off by the unconventional name and price tag... More guitars for the rest of us ;) .

What hasn't already been said about this guitar? Playable out the box, as expected one of the most playable guitars I've ever owned. I had another HB SG in shell pink (sold cause colour wasn't for me, perfect guitar otherwise). Personal opinion, but better than any Fender I've owned (and I've owned many).

The neck is a bit wide. Not a flaw, just a trait. That Treble/Rhythm label around the switch is flimsy (I don't even care, the actual guitar is too good and makes up for it instantly). The finish is beautiful. Sounds stellar, is a joy to play... What more can you say? I've never owned a guitar this good for so cheap (I've owned 60+ guitars at varying prices). It DESTROYS virtually every other guitar at the same price range.

It's a £90 guitar, that's more like a £300 guitar.

Thank you Thomann for making such cheap and incredible guitars. It does not go unnoticed. <3

Edit: some jack issues came up a few weeks 😲 ! Do I eat my words? No! Still an awesome guitar. Will get it repaired. Still a bargain and the best I could have bought for the money .

This tool was purchased for home training, to replace a less high-quality tool.
Positive:
- High quality finishing and fitting parts.
- Сonvenient neck profile.
- Good sound for this level.
Negative:
The instrument came with a broken pickup switch. It works, but it swings in different directions. this greatly spoiled the overall impression.

If not for the disgusting switch, I would be completely happy with the tool.
I can't imagine how they could send an order to a customer with such an obvious defect. I'm not sure I'll be ordering anything again.